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the fact this was going on -- i cannot how congresswoman eleanor holmes norton, maybe she was tipped off by people in the community -- >> two of her staff people went in and purchased this. >> i can wanted all of that. but how could this guy be operating? >> because most people probably -- i bet you today -- this is the first time most adults have heard about this k2 synthetic marijuana, scooby snack they call it. i say, thank you eleanor holmes norton for her having the courage to walk in there and say, stop it. he's now been told, next time you go to jail or federal pen. >> she took direction action, held a news conference, got this promise extracted. this is more than just passing laws or arguing on the floor. this is doing something. >> one quick point. this guy was operating in the sissenty of schools. charles young, phelps, and river turris elementary cool. >> there's a message here. >> big time. >> dave, jerry and joe, thank you for being with us. thank you for being with us for "reporters' note book." stay with us for "news 4 today" which continues right after this. >>> good
the fact this was going on -- i cannot how congresswoman eleanor holmes norton, maybe she was tipped off by people in the community -- >> two of her staff people went in and purchased this. >> i can wanted all of that. but how could this guy be operating? >> because most people probably -- i bet you today -- this is the first time most adults have heard about this k2 synthetic marijuana, scooby snack they call it. i say, thank you eleanor holmes norton for her having the...
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congresswoman eleanor holmes norton is fighting for the district's respect. she is pushing for a provision to the 2013 defense authorization bill. it would require the armed forces to display d.c.'s flags and the flags of the five territories whenever the flag of the 50 states are displayed. the congresswoman says that she never wants anyone in the military to feel singled out after serving for their nation. congress woman says, as american citizens, we should expect no less since we are a part of the american family. and all of our flags should be recognized. >>> in d.c. politics, there is no time to waste when it comes to campaign finance reform. that is according to councilmember mary cheh. she is trying to push through emergency legislation to help prevent campaign fraud. but as matt ackland explains, the council chairwoman is not fully on board. >> reporter: after a year of campaign investigations which included questions about big money orders, it surprised many when the head of the d.c. council said campaign finance reform was dead for 2012. some found
congresswoman eleanor holmes norton is fighting for the district's respect. she is pushing for a provision to the 2013 defense authorization bill. it would require the armed forces to display d.c.'s flags and the flags of the five territories whenever the flag of the 50 states are displayed. the congresswoman says that she never wants anyone in the military to feel singled out after serving for their nation. congress woman says, as american citizens, we should expect no less since we are a part...
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delegate eleanor holmes norton will welcome more than 200 disadvantaged district children to her 22nd annual d.c. children's christmas party on the hill. they'll be getting gifts and lunch as well as a visit from santa and mrs. claus. >> that's so nice. i don't have such nice news. on the outer loop of the beltway it's jammed basically from college park through silver spring. the accident after connecticut avenue was cleared. we'll go to the northbound side of i-95. again very slow and heavy right through springfield trying to get up toward duke street where the accident was moved. same story over to 66 on traffic land. an accident near route 50 caused this delay. >> looks like christmas lights on the highway. >> all lit up for sure. >>> next on cbs this morning, they're talking about the weapon that was used in the tragedy in newtown, connecticut. several lawmakers are turning to push for stronger gun laws. >>> howard and i will be back in just 25 minutes with a live update on traffic and wept gler watch out for the wind -- weather. >> watch out for the winds today. get updates on ne
delegate eleanor holmes norton will welcome more than 200 disadvantaged district children to her 22nd annual d.c. children's christmas party on the hill. they'll be getting gifts and lunch as well as a visit from santa and mrs. claus. >> that's so nice. i don't have such nice news. on the outer loop of the beltway it's jammed basically from college park through silver spring. the accident after connecticut avenue was cleared. we'll go to the northbound side of i-95. again very slow and...
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holmes norton and mr. cleaver for this very bipartisan approach to something that should live in the memories of all americans, the sacrifices that was given in this country to provide so much for us. as we know the united states entered world war i in 1917 to support great britain, france, belgium and other ala's. it was the first time -- and other allies. it was the first time that we supported others. more than four million when and women served in uniform during the great war. there are 375,000 american casualties during world war i, including 11616,516 fatalities. the upcoming centennial will honor the sacrifices of these great americans. h.r. 6364 creates a world war i commission to establish a memorial in the district of columbia to honor those who fought during the great war. i'd also note that there are no federal funds that are attached to the building of this. h.r. 6364 was favorably reported by unanimous consent in the committee on natural resources last week. i'd again want to thank congressma
holmes norton and mr. cleaver for this very bipartisan approach to something that should live in the memories of all americans, the sacrifices that was given in this country to provide so much for us. as we know the united states entered world war i in 1917 to support great britain, france, belgium and other ala's. it was the first time -- and other allies. it was the first time that we supported others. more than four million when and women served in uniform during the great war. there are...
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. >> reporter: cell phone video captures boston police officer edward norton taking the plunge. he jumped into the frigid fort point channel in a downpour to rescue a woman. >> she was in that water calling for help and i can swim. >> he didn't hesitate, ran down the steps, took off his belt and jumped in the water and swam over to get her. >> reporter: officer norton says the woman was drowning and he didn't think twice about diving in pool. >> one of the other officers had been given the life preserver from someone else. i think it came from the tea party museum so, that helped a lot. i was able to hold onto her with -- hold onto that while she was holding on to the life preserver while holding myself up with the raft that was out there. >> the life preserver around her and he swam to this floating device right here and just held on until the fire department came and then the divers jumped in the water after them. >> reporter: bystanders watched as a boat picked both of them up. >> i'll tell you what, that cop was a hero today. he didn't even think twice about it. >> reporter:
. >> reporter: cell phone video captures boston police officer edward norton taking the plunge. he jumped into the frigid fort point channel in a downpour to rescue a woman. >> she was in that water calling for help and i can swim. >> he didn't hesitate, ran down the steps, took off his belt and jumped in the water and swam over to get her. >> reporter: officer norton says the woman was drowning and he didn't think twice about diving in pool. >> one of the other...
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and producers from "60 minutes" on the project along with actors matt damon don cheadle and edward norton. it will be on tv next year. >> bill: al gore involved with this? >> i do not believe so. >> he should be. >> bill: he should be. >> president obama welcomed members of congress to the white house for a christmas party last night. interesting to note this is the fourth straight year where they've taken time out for holiday cheer while being on a strict deadline on huge legislation. the fiscal cliff likely wade for awkward conversations around the eggnog last night. >> bill: i'm sure when john boehner had his picture taken with the president. >> oh, yeah. >> bill: how are we doing here john? >> rick santorum has a new job. the former senator and failed presidential candidate will write a weekly column for the conservative world net daily site. ceo joseph made the announcement yesterday saying santorum will continue to go to bat for conservatives who feel their voices aren't being heard. >> bill: i cannot criticize rick santorum for that job because world net daily also carries my colum
and producers from "60 minutes" on the project along with actors matt damon don cheadle and edward norton. it will be on tv next year. >> bill: al gore involved with this? >> i do not believe so. >> he should be. >> bill: he should be. >> president obama welcomed members of congress to the white house for a christmas party last night. interesting to note this is the fourth straight year where they've taken time out for holiday cheer while being on a...